Table 3. Themes Discussed During Coaching Sessions.
Theme | Example |
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Optimizing meaning in work | Aligning values and priorities with work-related tasks; ensuring work activities align with the aspects of work perceived as most meaningful; reconsidering nonclinical roles |
Integrating personal and professional life | Sharing tasks with partner; meeting needs of aging parents; reducing work-home conflicts |
Building social support and community at work | Strategies to network with colleagues; taking breaks at work with colleagues; building peer relationships; addressing stressful relationships with colleagues |
Improving work efficiency | Steps to increase efficiency with email and other tasks: delegating tasks, setting boundaries with patients, collaborating with colleagues, and obtaining additional EHR training |
Addressing workload | Prioritizing and saying “no”; avoiding overscheduling; setting expectations; setting goals; establishing roles and responsibilities |
Building leadership skills | Building teams; changing management; influencing leaders; challenging conversations |
Pursuing hobbies and recreation | Finding time; discovering interests |
Engaging in self-care | Strategizing to get exercise; eating healthy, attending to medical needs |
Strengthening relationships outside of work | Proactively scheduling social events with friends; spending more time with family; showing appreciation toward others; being grateful |
Abbreviation: EHR, electronic health record.